Work boots anyone tried the V12 brand

[123hotchef]

Well thanks to @Blicksheep and other comments for recommending Haix.

Nabbed off eBay for £30. They're for use in the shed but I can confirm they are incredibly comfortable. I was wearing them round the house as if they were slippers.

nice £30 is a bargain the look new too

 

[123hotchef]

Leder gris. Let's see how it performs I normally use dubbing

 

[Blicksheep]

Well thanks to @Blicksheep and other comments for recommending Haix.

Nabbed off eBay for £30. They're for use in the shed but I can confirm they are incredibly comfortable. I was wearing them round the house as if they were slippers.

Happy to help mate! They are quality boots indeed.

 

[123hotchef]

the wifes ones just arrived they are too small, need to send them back, they are a lot stiffer than my grisport boots

 

[arther dailey]

Brown Iturri Military Patrol Boots | Surplus and Outdoors

Military RAF Issue Iturri Patrol Boots Brown soft supple leather Military RAF Issue Iturri Boots new and used from size 6 upwards in stock and available to order online or buy in store

www.surplusandoutdoors.com

I have found these superb for the money......Highly recommended. Light, Warm waterproof and really comfortable.

Well thanks to @Blicksheep and other comments for recommending Haix.

Nabbed off eBay for £30. They're for use in the shed but I can confirm they are incredibly comfortable. I was wearing them round the house as if they were slippers.

bet they are size 7 !!! you were bidding against me if so , I went to put final bid on and ran out of time as had to retype my offer which suddenly went blank ...damn sniper is playing up .

 

[arther dailey]

Haix ex army boots. Amazing boots with excellent ankle support. I wear a pair for work and a pair for outdoor activities

outbid on one pair , next pair I won should be here soon...

 

[Turbo]

Leder gris. Let's see how it performs I normally use dubbing

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On new to me boots I first leave the boots in the hotpress to warm the leather, then apply a thick coat of the leder gris, warm the leather with a hair dryer or hot air gun (carefully) to get the stuff to soak into the leather, then wipe off the excess.
Then to get an even finish let the boots cool down, apply a light coat of the leder gris, leave it overnight & buff it to leave a nice satin finish.

 

[arther dailey]

Well thanks to @Blicksheep and other comments for recommending Haix.

Nabbed off eBay for £30. They're for use in the shed but I can confirm they are incredibly comfortable. I was wearing them round the house as if they were slippers.

So Steve how are you getting on with "my" boots

 

[Screwdriver]

So Steve how are you getting on with "my" boots

I didn't buy any V12 wellies.

I just gave a nod to the first poster who mentioned Haix, popped off to eBay and lucked out with a nice pair.

Getting on very well thanks!

 

[Screwdriver]

bet they are size 7 !!! you were bidding against me if so , I went to put final bid on and ran out of time as had to retype my offer which suddenly went blank ...damn sniper is playing up .

Aha. I see where you're coming from (I didn't look up).

No these are 9's 43 euro. Really good nick, super comfy, almost a shame to use them in the shed!

I took them out for a walk yesterday when I got me trolley and while I thought I might have to "break them in" I literally forgot I was wearing them. That's quite unusual for a new boot.

 

[arther dailey]

Aha. I see where you're coming from (I didn't look up).

No these are 9's 43 euro. Really good nick, super comfy, almost a shame to use them in the shed!

I took them out for a walk yesterday when I got me trolley and while I thought I might have to "break them in" I literally forgot I was wearing them. That's quite unusual for a new boot.

the guy was selling from bristol ? anyways no worries I laughed about it , I couldnt get my sniper to work, so sat the last few minutes watching ,filled the little price in bid box ready to pounce...7 seconds to go the bid hopped to £30...so went to hit bid now and because they had a bid in my bid box went blank..typed in my bid hit bid, hit confirm bid and was out of time..never mind they are on there every day so just bid on another pair should be here anytime , glad to hear your getting on well with them , and yes liking the trolley you saved from skip , excellent result , like others have said re you VW Steve, make sure its running and get it on ebay with honest description , the vw guys pay silly monies . good luck Arther

 

[Screwdriver]

Thanks @arther dailey to be honest, I kinda like this particular van so I might be throwing some money at it as a keeper.

Before I do anything I might wheel it off to a local garage (I have worked with) for an honest opinion on the rust damage in the rear, largely floor but some chassis and bodywork. Because of the way it was parked, I couldn't get to the rear to do it at the same time. Because it was so difficult, now I think I'd prefer to pay someone else!

I know the garage well and they might even let me "chip in" with making up the odd insert piece etc. if they tell me it is a cost effective option.

Full disclosure: I just started getting my pension(s) and from being stone broke for years, I now have more hard cash than I have ever seen in my whole life!

 

[arther dailey]

Thanks @arther dailey to be honest, I kinda like this particular van so I might be throwing some money at it as a keeper.

Before I do anything I might wheel it off to a local garage (I have worked with) for an honest opinion on the rust damage in the rear, largely floor but some chassis and bodywork. Because of the way it was parked, I couldn't get to the rear to do it at the same time. Because it was so difficult, now I think I'd prefer to pay someone else!

I know the garage well and they might even let me "chip in" with making up the odd insert piece etc. if they tell me it is a cost effective option.

Full disclosure: I just started getting my pension(s) and from being stone broke for years, I now have more hard cash than I have ever seen in my whole life!

re the van , if its what you want and will be cost effective (or somewheres near) to do and use all good , is it lez ? anyways re discosre , Ye, very pleased for you it must be a weight off..and breathe.. oh and nows a good time , you remember the £2.5k I lent you

 

[123hotchef]

Be interested to see how you get on with them , I loved my hiax work boots but never tried anything for hiking

Well in my opinion my Grisport Gamekeeper Sporting Boots are much nicer to wear out of the box being a nicer softer leather but I have not worn the Hiax boots out yet

 

[arther dailey]

@123hotchef , interesting, how flexible are the mid soles on the grisports ? still awaiting delivery of my haix..

 

[123hotchef]

@123hotchef , interesting, how flexible are the mid soles on the grisports ? still awaiting delivery of my haix..

The mid sole is much more flexible on the grisport compared to the hiax.
I say twice as flexable.

 

[arther dailey]

The mid sole is much more flexible on the grisport compared to the hiax.
I say twice as flexable.

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Thanks , worth knowing , ordered the haix second hand total £36 so see how I go with them first .cheers

 

[123hotchef]

Thanks , worth knowing , ordered the haix second hand total £36 so see how I go with them first .cheers

you will love them, my wife had mine on when she came outside said they are too big! she thought they were her ones, as the last pair were too small so got sent back.

 

[Tangledfeet]

you will love them, my wife had mine on when she came outside said they are too big! she thought they were her ones, as the last pair were too small so got sent back.

Did you buy them new - or used / military surplus on eBay? (Sorry, I've lost track!)

The mid sole is much more flexible on the grisport compared to the hiax.
I say twice as flexable.

Would you say too flexible..? I'm curious as I have some lighter weight Grisport boots that I find a tad too flexible.

Sorry - questions, questions!!!

 

[123hotchef]

Did you buy them new - or used / military surplus on eBay? (Sorry, I've lost track!)

They said used but they look like they have only been worn lightly

Would you say too flexible..? I'm curious as I have some lighter weight Grisport boots that I find a tad too flexible.

Sorry - questions, questions!!!

not not too flexible at all just right I believe, but let me wear the Hiax tomorrow evening to walk the dog, I normally wear the Grisport to the yard, drive in them walk the dog 2 miles ish do the choirs, ill use the Hiax tomorrow and report back.